im 16, hes 18. why do u wanna know that?
Because age is an enormous factor in how relationships work. How high school kids and people in their 30s deal with situations are completely different.
Does anyone have a similar experience and could tell me what happened? Can you get over your first love and move on?
Most everyone has "gotten over" their first love, in one way or another. If we didnt, we would never have had another relationship. We would pine over them and eventually drive ourselves mad or sick, and become a recluse as we sit at home alone while the world passes us by, and sadness engulfs us.
You are 16 years old. You feel like he is "The One". You think he is the greatest thing since canned bread.
I would assume he was your first serious "boyfriend"?
But, as hard as it is to believe, there are other guys out there who will like you, and eventually love you as well.
Playing this "Oh, if I step back maybe he will come running to me!" game is so pathetic. If you want this guy, then approach him and tell him how you feel! Dont sit around waiting for him to come to you. Talk to him in person. Not through IM, not on the phone, not through email.
Schedule some time when you can sit down and have a conversation. Tell him how you REALLY feel, and see how he really feels about you. If it wasnt meant to be, or he claims he is "not ready", then wash your hands of him and go find someone else. There are way too many guys out there who are more than willing to give you attention and be there for you.
If he really does love you, then he will tell you how it feels.
Sitting home in the dark not knowing whats up is NOT the way to go.